The 14 Best Day Trips from Kadoma
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 14 good day trips from Kadoma, Japan, led by Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto. The closest is Nishinomiya, about 35 min by car, and 4 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Kadoma at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nagoya | 131 km E | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Kobe | 36 km W | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Kyoto | 35 km NE | 40 min | Half-day trip |
| Himeji | 80 km W | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Nishinomiya | 22 km W | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Toyota | 149 km E | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Takamatsu | 147 km W | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Gifu | 132 km NE | 2 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Okazaki | 147 km E | 2 hr 20 min | Long day or overnight |
| Ichinomiya | 128 km NE | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Minato | 70 km SW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Nara-shi | 22 km E | 35 min | Half-day trip |
| Wakayama | 67 km SW | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Kasugai | 139 km NE | 2 hr 10 min | Full-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Kadoma
- 1
Nagoya, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km east of Kadoma4 hr 10 min round tripKnown for Nana-chan Mannequin.
- 2
Kobe, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car36 km west of Kadoma1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for BE KOBE.
- 3
Kyoto, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car35 km north-east of Kadoma1 hr 20 min round tripKnown for 京都タワー.
Also nearby: Ōtsu.
- 4
Himeji, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car80 km west of Kadoma2 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Nishinomiya, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km west of Kadoma1 hr 10 min round trip - 6
Toyota, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car149 km east of Kadoma4 hr 40 min round trip - 7
Takamatsu, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Kadoma4 hr 40 min round trip - 8
Gifu, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car132 km north-east of Kadoma4 hr 10 min round trip - 9
Okazaki, Japan
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 20 min by car147 km east of Kadoma4 hr 40 min round trip - 10
Ichinomiya, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car128 km north-east of Kadoma4 hr round trip - 11
Minato, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km south-west of Kadoma2 hr 40 min round trip - 12
Nara-shi, Japan
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car22 km east of Kadoma1 hr 10 min round trip - 13
Wakayama, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car67 km south-west of Kadoma2 hr 30 min round trip - 14
Kasugai, Japan
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 10 min by car139 km north-east of Kadoma4 hr 20 min round trip
A sample day trip: Kadoma to Nagoya
A realistic pace for Nagoya, 131 km from Kadoma. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Kadoma
- 09:35Arrive in Nagoya (2 hr 5 min drive)
- 09:50Nana-chan Mannequin
- 11:50Lunch
- 13:05Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Nagoya
- 15:35Head back to Kadoma
- 17:40Home in Kadoma
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Kadoma?
- The best day trips from Kadoma are Nagoya, Kobe, Kyoto, Himeji, Nishinomiya. The closest is Nishinomiya, about 35 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Kadoma?
- Nishinomiya is the closest, 22 km west of Kadoma, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Kadoma?
- 4 places are within about an hour's drive of Kadoma: Nishinomiya (35 min), Nara-shi (35 min), Kyoto (40 min), Kobe (40 min).
- What is the biggest city near Kadoma for a day out?
- Nagoya is the largest city in day-trip range, 131 km east of Kadoma and about 2 hr 5 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Kadoma?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Toyota at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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